Philosopher’s Path

Tetsugaku no michi, or the “Philosopher’s Walk,” is a winding path along a section of the Lake Biwa Canal that is lined with cherry trees—so just imagine it in the spring! Dating back to the 1890s, the path was completed/converted into a walking trail by Kyoto City in 1968, and has since made the list of 100 Best Japanese Roads. Along the route are a number of temples (like Otoyo Jinja, a Shinto shrine with statues of many different animals), cafes, and boutiques.

Apparently, according to Japan–guide.com, the path got its name since this is where “Nishida Kitaro, one of Japan's most famous philosophers… practice[d] meditation while… on his daily commute to Kyoto University.”

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